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On Thurs. 09 Apr 1942 Just before 1200 hours, eight B-26 Marauder bomber.....

1942-04-09

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Just before 1200 hours, eight B-26 Marauder bombers attacked Simpson Harbor and Vunakanau airfield at Rabaul, New Britain, damaging ships in the harbor, port facilities, and several parked aircraft.

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